Malaysia, Bangladesh agree to end worker exploitation, reform recruitment
Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tarique Rahman have agreed to target migrant worker exploitation by establishing a transparent, fair recruitment system.
PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers must not be tolerated, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressing the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment system.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Anwar said while foreign workers remained critical to Malaysia’s economic growth, both countries must ensure their welfare and families are protected.
"Human resource cooperation, particularly the workers, has been critical for our economic survival but at the same time has invited lots of scandals and concern, particularly humanitarian issues.
"I truly appreciate the sentiments expressed in private to me and also in the bilateral meetings that we must take the lead in stopping the excesses and making sure it is transparent, meets the requirements of both countries. We must protect the interests of these workers and their families," said Anwar.
Tarique said Bangladesh had requested Malaysia to consider recruiting more Bangladeshi workers and reopening its labour market as soon as possible. -BERNAMA
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